Forest City, Boiling Springs top Avery All-Stars
RUTHERFORDTON — The Avery County 12U All-Stars dropped a pair of games over the weekend at a district tournament, falling 13-1 to Forest City 12U All-Stars on Friday, June 26,
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Human remains found buried at local home; man charged with murder, deputies say
A man has been charged with murder after authorities said they found human remains buried at a home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Ohio native named Main Street Coordinator
RUTHERFORDTON — Carli McBride has been named Rutherfordton’s new Main Street Coordinator to help guide discussions and build partnerships on how best to move the town forward making it more
Rutherford County public meetings, July 2026
Local candidates looking to file for upcoming town elections can begin submitting paperwork at the Board of Elections Office.
Rutherfordton, Forest City split tourney games
RUTHERFORDTON-Rutherfordton bounced back in game two winning 15-5 in U10 softball against Forest City before Forest City won game three 8-4.
Rutherfordton wins U10 softball title
RUTHERFORDTON-Patience at the plate and Bentley Bailey pitching powered Rutherfordton to wins in game four 13-3, and five 17-7, along with the U10 Softball District 1 title on Sunday afternoon.
Forest City Allstars down Rutherfordton, 5-3 in Little League softball
RUTHERFORDTON-Renewing a county rivalry in softball at the U10 level, the Forest City Little League Allstars squeezed out a 5-3 win over the Rutherfordton Little League Allstars in game one
Rutherfordton, Forest City combine for 44 runs in 9-10 Little League game
FOREST CITY-If the casual observer saw the score 23-21, they could not be blamed for assuming it belonged on a football field.
Rutherford County Land Transfers
Charles William McKinney, Dorothy Mae Baird, The McKinney Baird Revocable Trust, McKinney Baird Revocable Trust, Thomas H. Ray to Charles William McKinney, Dorothy Mae Baird, The McKinney Baird Revocable Tru...
Rutherfordton's population growth expected to drive new housing opportunities
RUTHERFORDTON - Growth is coming to Rutherfordton with renewed interest in the small western North Carolina community tucked away in the foothills.
Police: Whitestown man charged with attempting to kill father, said he's a demon
Rutherford B. Keener, 28, of Whitestown is charged with attempted murder after shooting his father through the foot and telling first responders he was aiming for his head, police reported.
Vaughan Hyder
Vaughan Hyder, age 79, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Rutherfordton, Sylvia lived a life
Billy Joe Whitaker,
Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fellowship Baptist Church, where
Rutherford County Land Transfers
Chad E. Medford, Angela D. Medford to Michael Tyler Wright, Mary Elizabeth Wright; 2 TR; 2.01 AC; 0.63 AC; $0 tax.
Rutherford County Middle Tenn. police use license plate readers to crack retail theft ring Aaron Cantrell
Rutherford County Middle Tenn. police use license plate readers to crack retail theft ring Aaron Cantrell
Six-time state champ just getting started
RUTHERFORDTON - Although Alena Jimerson was only in 11th grade when she won her fifth and sixth state championship titles in discus and shot put on May 13th, she remains
Student artist's work featured at Main Street Park in Rutherfordton
RUTHERFORDTON - This June, Main Street Park is alive with creativity, community pride, and youthful perspective as part of the ongoing Art in the Park series. The newest installation will
Tennessee school systems plan for new transfer law to go into effect
The Rutherford County School Board is expected to vote on the creation of a new job that deals with compliance oversight for athletes who are transferring schools.
Rutherford County man charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
A registered sex offender is facing 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said.
Rutherford County Land Transfers
Betty Lou Kesterson, Terry Lee Kesterson, Thomas Earl Kesterson, Jr., Billy Joe Kesterson; Life Estate; Rutherfordton; 0.45 AC; $0 tax.
Buchanan Elementary principal Ashley Witt named Tennessee Principal of the Year semifinalist
Rutherford County Schools' Ashley Witt has been named a semifinalist for Tennessee Principal of the Year, honoring outstanding school leaders statewide.
Rutherford Chamber Consort to perform at Holy Cross
TRYON—The Rutherford Chamber Consort will present “On Wings of Joy” on Sunday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The concert is free and open to the […]
Rutherford Chamber Consort concert set for May 30
The Rutherford Chamber Consort presents, "On Wings of Joy," Sunday, May 30, 7 p.m. at Adaville Baptist in Spindale.